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President Xi Jinping attends gala marking 80th anniversary of victory against Japanese aggression, fascism

CGTN

 , Updated 11:23, 04-Sep-2025
President Xi Jinping and other leaders shake hands with war veterans before the grand cultural gala at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, September 3, 2025. /Xinhua
President Xi Jinping and other leaders shake hands with war veterans before the grand cultural gala at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, September 3, 2025. /Xinhua

President Xi Jinping and other leaders shake hands with war veterans before the grand cultural gala at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, September 3, 2025. /Xinhua

Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the commemorative gala for the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday.

Before the show started, President Xi and other leaders shook hands with war veterans. 

Party and state leaders, together with about 6,000 people, watch the grand cultural gala, September 3, 2025. /Xinhua
Party and state leaders, together with about 6,000 people, watch the grand cultural gala, September 3, 2025. /Xinhua

Party and state leaders, together with about 6,000 people, watch the grand cultural gala, September 3, 2025. /Xinhua

About 6,000 people watched the grand cultural gala. Other Party and state leaders watching it included Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng.

With the theme "Justice Prevails," the gala reviewed the epic history of the Chinese people's 14-year struggle, highlighted the role of the Communist Party of China as the pillar of the resistance, resounded with the heroic theme of the Chinese people's fight against Japanese aggression and showcased the indomitable spirit of the Chinese nation standing tall among the nations of the world.

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